Student Research

Student Research

At Oxy, students don’t wait until graduation to make original intellectual or creative contributions to their disciplines.

Undergraduate research develops creative and research skills in order to enhance critical thinking and independence of thought – two of the hallmarks of a liberal arts education at Oxy. That’s why, regardless of your major, there are many opportunities to participate in research during your time as a student.

Research takes many forms at Oxy, from composing music to testing a scientific hypothesis, to surveying or observing human subjects, to sifting through historical archives to analyzing a literary text or creating a piece of art. The Undergraduate Research Center is an outstanding resource to help you pursue your interests, and the Library and Center for Digital Liberal Arts provide a range of research support services and personnel.

Regardless of your path, you will conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students say that this close, one-on-one interaction with their mentor is one of the most rewarding experiences they have at Oxy.